Kimco Realty® Acquires Waterford Lakes Town Center
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) has acquired Waterford Lakes Town Center, a 976,000-square-foot retail asset in Orlando, Florida, for $322 million. The property is 99% occupied and located in Orlando's upscale West University submarket. Key features include:
- 13.6 million annual visits
- Strong demographics: 228,000+ population within 5 miles, $111,000 average household income
- High-quality tenant mix including Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, and recent additions like Lululemon and Nike
- Significant mark-to-market opportunities from below-market leases
This acquisition expands Kimco's Orlando portfolio to 18 centers with over 4 million square feet. The company has updated its 2024 guidance, now expecting to be a net acquirer with total acquisitions surpassing $560 million for the year.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) ha acquisito Waterford Lakes Town Center, un immobile retail di 976.000 piedi quadrati a Orlando, Florida, per 322 milioni di dollari. La proprietà è occupata al 99% e si trova nel prestigioso sottocampo di West University a Orlando. Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- 13,6 milioni di visite annuali
- Demografia forte: oltre 228.000 abitanti entro 5 miglia, reddito medio familiare di 111.000 dollari
- Mix di inquilini di alta qualità tra cui Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, e recenti aggiunte come Lululemon e Nike
- Importanti opportunità di adeguamento dei canoni rispetto ai contratti in essere sotto mercato
Questa acquisizione espande il portafoglio di Kimco a Orlando a 18 centri con oltre 4 milioni di piedi quadrati. L'azienda ha aggiornato le sue previsioni per il 2024, aspettandosi ora di essere un acquirente netto con acquisizioni totali superiori a 560 milioni di dollari per l'anno.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) ha adquirido Waterford Lakes Town Center, un activo retail de 976,000 pies cuadrados en Orlando, Florida, por 322 millones de dólares. La propiedad está 99% ocupada y se encuentra en el exclusivo suburbio de West University en Orlando. Las características clave incluyen:
- 13.6 millones de visitas anuales
- Fuertes demografías: población de más de 228,000 dentro de 5 millas, ingreso promedio por hogar de $111,000
- Mezcla de inquilinos de alta calidad que incluye Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, y recientes adiciones como Lululemon y Nike
- Oportunidades significativas para ajustar los precios de mercado debido a los contratos de arrendamiento por debajo del mercado
Esta adquisición expande el portafolio de Kimco en Orlando a 18 centros con más de 4 millones de pies cuadrados. La empresa ha actualizado su guía para 2024, esperando ahora ser un comprador neto con adquisiciones totales que superarán 560 millones de dólares para el año.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM)는 Waterford Lakes Town Center를 인수했습니다. 이곳은 플로리다 올란도에 위치한 976,000 평방피트의 소매 자산으로, 3억 2,200만 달러에 매입했습니다. 이 건물은 99% 점유율를 자랑하며, 올란도의 고급 West University 서브마켓에 위치하고 있습니다. 주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 연간 1,360만 방문
- 강력한 인구 통계: 5마일 이내에 228,000명 이상 거주, 평균 가구 소득 111,000달러
- Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less와 같은 고급 임차인 혼합 및 Lululemon과 Nike와 같은 최근 추가
- 시장 가격보다 낮은 임대 계약으로 인한 상당한 시장 조정 기회
이번 인수로 Kimco는 올란도 내 포트폴리오를 18개 센터로 확장하게 되었으며, 400만 평방피트를 넘어섭니다. 이 회사는 2024년 가이드를 업데이트하여, 올해 총 인수액이 5억 6천만 달러를 초과하는 순 매입자가 될 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) a acquis Waterford Lakes Town Center, un actif commercial de 976 000 pieds carrés à Orlando, en Floride, pour 322 millions de dollars. La propriété est occupée à 99% et située dans le quartier huppé de West University à Orlando. Les caractéristiques clés comprennent :
- 13,6 millions de visites annuelles
- Démographie solide : plus de 228 000 habitants dans un rayon de 5 milles, revenu moyen par ménage de 111 000 dollars
- Mix de locataires de haute qualité incluant Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, et des ajouts récents comme Lululemon et Nike
- Opportunités significatives d'ajustement des loyers en raison des contrats de location sous-évalués
Cette acquisition élargit le portefeuille de Kimco à Orlando à 18 centres avec plus de 4 millions de pieds carrés. L'entreprise a mis à jour ses prévisions pour 2024, s'attendant maintenant à être un acquéreur net avec des acquisitions totales dépassant 560 millions de dollars pour l'année.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) hat Waterford Lakes Town Center, eine Einzelhandelsimmobilie mit 976.000 Quadratfuß in Orlando, Florida, für 322 Millionen Dollar erworben. Die Immobilie ist zu 99% ausgelastet und befindet sich im gehobenen West University-Untermarkt von Orlando. Zu den wichtigsten Merkmalen gehören:
- 13,6 Millionen jährliche Besuche
- Starke Demografie: Über 228.000 Einwohner im Umkreis von 5 Meilen, durchschnittliches Haushaltseinkommen von 111.000 Dollar
- Hochwertige Mieterzusammensetzung, darunter Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less und neue Zugänge wie Lululemon und Nike
- Bedeutende Möglichkeiten zur Marktsanierung aufgrund von unter marktüblichen Mietverträgen
Diese Akquisition erweitert Kimcos Portfolio in Orlando auf 18 Zentren mit über 4 Millionen Quadratfuß. Das Unternehmen hat seine Prognose für 2024 aktualisiert und erwartet nun, ein netto Käufer zu sein, mit einem Gesamtankauf von über 560 Millionen Dollar für das Jahr.
- Acquisition of a premier retail asset with 99% occupancy rate
- Strong location with high foot traffic (13.6 million annual visits)
- Expansion of Kimco's Orlando portfolio to 18 centers
- Potential for rent growth due to below-market leases and high-end tenant demand
- Increased 2024 acquisition guidance, indicating strong growth strategy
- Significant capital outlay of $322 million for the acquisition
- Assumption of $164 million mortgage as part of the transaction
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Kimco Realty's acquisition of Waterford Lakes Town Center for
- Prime location near the University of Central Florida
- Strong demographics with 228,000 population and
$111,000 average household income within 5 miles - High foot traffic (13.6 million annual visits)
- Potential for rent growth from below-market leases
This acquisition aligns with Kimco's strategy of focusing on high-quality, grocery-anchored centers in first-ring suburbs of major metros. It's expected to be accretive, with Kimco increasing its 2024 acquisition guidance to
Waterford Lakes Town Center represents a trophy asset in the Orlando retail landscape. Its mix of essential services, entertainment and lifestyle tenants positions it well for long-term resilience. The center's performance, with several tenants ranking among their chains' top Florida locations, underscores its dominance in the market.
The acquisition capitalizes on Orlando's robust growth trends, with the metro area among the fastest-growing in the U.S. This bodes well for future demand and rent growth. The property's
Kimco's expanded presence in Orlando, now at 18 centers and over 4 million square feet, provides economies of scale and increased negotiating power with tenants. The opportunity to mark rents to market as original anchor leases expire presents significant upside potential, especially given the growing demand from high-end shop tenants willing to pay premium rents.
– Florida’s Premier Grocery-Anchored Lifestyle Center and Retail Landmark –
– One of Florida’s Top Retail Destinations with Nearly 14 Million Annual Visits –
JERICHO, New York, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Waterford Lakes Town Center, a 976,000-square-foot signature asset spanning 79 acres in Orlando, Florida for
Located in Orlando’s upscale West University submarket, Waterford Lakes Town Center sits three miles south of the University of Central Florida, which is the largest university by enrollment in Florida with approximately 70,000 students. The shopping center serves an extensive trade area, with an estimated population of over 228,000 and an average household income of
These strong demographics drive 13.6 million annual visits to the center, with several anchors and national tenants ranking among the top traffic generators for their respective chains in Florida according to Placer.ai. Waterford Lakes features Florida’s most visited Super Target grocer (shadow), TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Best Buy, Panera Bread, and Bath & Body Works. Recent additions, including Lululemon, Nike, Shake Shack, Warby Parker, Sephora, and Tiger Woods' PopStroke, further underscore the strength of tenant demand.
Constructed in 1999, the center presents significant mark-to-market opportunities from below market in-place leases with several original anchor tenants set to expire over the coming years. Additionally, growing demand from high-end shop tenants, who pay significantly higher rents, will allow Kimco to further enhance the merchandising mix and drive long-term rent growth.
The acquisition of Waterford Lakes further solidifies Kimco’s prominence in the Orlando market, expanding its portfolio, which had an average occupancy rate of
“Waterford Lakes Town Center stands out as one of Florida’s most vibrant shopping destinations, bolstered by a robust population, high income levels, and significant daily traffic that drive exceptional retailer sales,” said Ross Cooper, Kimco’s President and Chief Investment Officer. “This irreplaceable property aligns perfectly with our acquisition strategy, enhances our high-quality portfolio, and strengthens our position as a premier shopping center owner in the core Orlando market. We are excited to leverage our extensive operating platform and deep tenant relationships to unlock the full growth potential of this dominant shopping center by recapturing below-market leases and further enhancing its already excellent merchandising mix.”
With the acquisition of Waterford Lakes, Kimco’s total acquisition activity, including structured investments, has surpassed
2024 Guidance Assumptions (Pro-rata share; dollars in millions) | Updated | Previous |
Total acquisitions & structured investments combined: • Cap rate (blended) | • | • |
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The company will provide a full update to its 2024 guidance and related assumptions when it reports third-quarter earnings on October 31, 2024.
About Kimco Realty®
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and rapidly expanding Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 60 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of June 30, 2024, the company owned interests in 567 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 101 million square feet of gross leasable space.
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